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Barings BDC Q2 2025 earnings summary

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Q2 2025 earnings summary8 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Net investment income for Q2 2025 was $29.8M ($0.28/share), up from $0.25/share in Q1, fully covering the regular dividend.

  • Net asset value per share declined 1% to $11.18, mainly due to realized losses and special dividends, partially offset by unrealized appreciation.

  • Portfolio non-accruals remained low at 0.5% of fair value, indicating strong credit performance.

  • Board declared a $0.26/share regular dividend and a $0.05/share special dividend for Q3 2025, totaling an 11.1% yield on NAV.

  • Portfolio strategy remains defensive, focused on senior secured, middle market investments and alignment with shareholders.

Financial highlights

  • Total investment income for Q2 2025 was $74.4M; net investment income was $29.8M, and net income was $20.6M.

  • Investment portfolio at fair value reached $2.62B, up from $2.45B at year-end 2024.

  • Net realized losses were $15.2M, partially offset by $5.9M in net unrealized appreciation.

  • Weighted average yield on debt investments was 10.1% (portfolio), 9.8% (performing debt), and 9.4% for new post-quarter investments.

  • Net leverage ratio increased to 1.29x, above the long-term target range of 0.9–1.25x.

Outlook and guidance

  • Management expects continued strong credit performance, disciplined capital deployment, and sufficient liquidity for at least 12 months.

  • Confident in sustaining the regular dividend, supported by portfolio durability and the forward SAFR curve.

  • Expects leverage to trend back within target range as asset sales and repayments occur.

  • Anticipates increased M&A and origination activity in the second half of 2025.

  • Forward-looking statements caution on risks and uncertainties affecting future results.

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Barings BDC Inc. is a closed-end, externally managed business development company. It focuses on providing financing solutions, including debt and equity investments, to middle-market companies across a wide range of industries. The company invests primarily in senior secured loans, junior debt, and equity co-investments. It is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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